Leaf blades 3–12(–18+) cm × 10–30(–60+) mm. Peduncles 5–8(–12+) cm. Phyllaries 12–40+, (8–)10–12+ mm. Ray florets 30–50(–100+); corolla laminae 12–20+ mm. Disc florets (30–)60–150+; corollas (4–)5–6+ mm. Cypselae 9–15(–25+) mm. 2n = 14, 32.

Flowering year-round. Disturbed places; 0–500 m; introduced; Calif., Conn., Maine, Mass., Mich., N.H., Ohio, Pa.; Eurasia; Africa; Atlantic Islands.

Cultivars of Calendula officinalis are widely used horticulturally, medicinally, and as pot herbs.